Description
Healthy Greek Chicken Bowl packed with juicy chicken, fresh veggies, and tangy tzatziki sauce. Quick, flavorful, and nutritious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tbsp or 45ml)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (9g) dried oregano
- 1 tsp (5g) kosher salt
- ½ tsp (1g) black pepper
- 1 cup (245g) Greek yogurt (full-fat for creamiest results)
- ½ cucumber, grated and drained (about ¾ cup or 75g)
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (3g) fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups (370g) cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced (about 1 cup or 150g)
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced (about ½ cup or 75g)
- ⅓ cup (50g) kalamata olives, pitted
- ½ cup (75g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups (60g) fresh spinach or mixed greens
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Marinate the Chicken In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, turning to coat completely. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 2-4 hours. If you’re really planning ahead, you can marinate your chicken overnight for maximum flavor development.
- Step 2: Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce While the chicken marinates, prepare your tzatziki sauce. After grating the cucumber, wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, olive oil, chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, allowing flavors to meld.
- Step 3: Cook the Chicken Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and nice grill marks form. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into strips.
- Step 4: Prepare Your Bowl Components While the chicken cooks, prepare your quinoa according to package instructions if you haven’t already. Chop all vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, slice the red onion, and prep the olives. Wash and dry your greens if needed. Having all components ready makes assembly quick and efficient.
- Step 5: Assemble Your Healthy Greek Chicken Bowl Start with a base of cooked quinoa or brown rice in each bowl. Arrange the sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and fresh greens in sections around the bowl. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top. Add a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce to the center of each bowl, and serve with lemon wedges on the side for a bright finishing touch. Your colorful Mediterranean masterpiece is ready to enjoy!
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg